Jay Kessler "lil" Elmo needs your help!

Hello, My name is Eric Eckstein. Today I am asking for help on behalf of my dear friend Jay Kessler, who I've know for over 50 years, and his family. Jay has been an entertainer his whole life. He was the front man for one of the hottest bands in Las Vegas, "lil Elmo and the Cosmos" . They had a long, long run, bringing joy through music to thousands of people in Las Vegas, as well as touring the country and beyond! Jay lived for the music, and even more so for the crowd !

 

In June of 2021, in the middle of this pandemic, Jay suffered a terrible stroke. In fact, he had three strokes, two cerebral and one ocular, resulting in the complete loss of function on his left side, severe vision impairment, as well as damage to his brain.

 

Jay was hospitalized for more than a week, then transferred to a rehab facility where he spent the next six weeks learning how to walk again. This was followed by six weeks in a brain rehab facility, learning how to talk again. Jay continues to struggle with both.

 

Jay's wife, Christina, has been trying her best to care for Jay while holding a job and providing for the family. It's not working! Christina lost her full time job, which she held for 20 years at a casino, which also meant the loss of health insurance for both of them. . Now she works what shifts she can, which means leaving Jay with his elderly mother-in-law, or more often home alone.

 

There's no money for continued rehab, no money for medical equipment/supplies, like a wheel chair, that Jay will need to assist in his recovery. They have run out of options.

 

Jay and Christina calculate that in order to cover Jay's medical and care expenses , they will need approximately 4K per month for the next six months, at a minimum.

 

Jay has spent his whole life spreading joy to others. Even now, in his most trying time, Jay retains his amazing sense of humor and positive spirit. Jay needs the help of his friends, and fans, to get through this difficult time.

 

Thank you for your considerations.